Scimplify

Business Head – Paper & Pulp Chemicals (Specialty Chemicals)

Bangalore, India

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Role family: Supply chain
Seniority: Mid level
Country: IN
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 23 Sept 2026

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About Us

We are a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with a full stack solution from R&D to

manufacturing and global supply chain of chemicals to 26+ countries. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India

we cater to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial chemicals, food, nutraceuticals and animal nutrition

industries.

Our B2B fulfillment platform supports businesses globally in developing and manufacturing chemicals

from lab to commercial scale. With a team of in-house R&D experts and scientists, we offer custom

synthesis and route scouting services to support manufacturers in product development.

We are VC backed - here is a read. We are 450+ people strong and have entities in India, Japan, USA,

UAE and Indonesia. We are currently exporting to over 17 countries from India.

Read to learn more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gd7brT8S

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Head – Paper & Pulp Chemicals to lead and grow our

chemicals business catering to the paper and pulp industry. The ideal candidate will have strong

commercial expertise in specialty/process chemicals, with a proven track record of driving business

growth, managing key customer relationships, and expanding product portfolios within the paper & pulp

chemicals segment.

Key Responsibilities

● Develop and execute the business strategy for the Paper & Pulp Chemicals vertical.

● Drive revenue growth, profitability, and P&L ownership.

● Develop and manage relationships with paper mills, OEMs, distributors, and key industry

stakeholders.

● Expand the portfolio of process and specialty chemicals used in paper and pulp manufacturing.

● Identify new business opportunities, supplier partnerships, and market segments.

● Lead commercial negotiations, pricing, and contract management.

● Collaborate with R&D, sourcing, and operations teams to deliver customer-specific chemical

solutions.

● Build and mentor a high-performing commercial team.

Preferred Background

● 7+ years of experience in Paper & Pulp Chemicals, Process Chemicals, Specialty

Chemicals, or Industrial Chemicals.

● Strong understanding of chemicals such as retention aids, sizing agents, strength additives,

coating chemicals, bleaching chemicals, defoamers, and water treatment chemicals used in

paper manufacturing.

● Proven experience in business development, key account management, and P&L leadership.

● Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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